How to avoid dry winter skin

(6) comments Thursday Dec 10, 2009 at 11:05 am posted by Sheila

Winter is fast approaching, and as it starts to get colder outside, our skin tends to become drier.  You may not realize that certain things we do contribute to our dry skin. For example, I happen to love blasting the hot water in the shower so I defrost like a snowwoman in the morning, and I love leaving the space heater on all day to stay cozy. However, both of these suck the moisture from skin and leave it itchy and dry.

Here are some tips to keep your skin hydrated and protected even in cold weather.

• Take warm showers, not hot.  Limit shower time, and moisturize immediately after.
• Wear moisturizing sunscreen on your face.  Skin damage can occur in any season, sun or no sun.
• Wear gloves, a hat, and a scarf to protect exposed skin when outdoors.
• Hydrate from the inside out.  Warm up with tea, an antioxidant-rich beverage that hydrates and nourishes your skin.

Pu-erh tea in the Timeless Secret Skincare line is a great way to treat your skin from the inside out.  It contains antioxidants to combat free radicals that contribute to aging skin, and even contains ingredients used in the skincare line itself.

Call 1 (866) 514-8944 to speak with a Timeless Secret beauty consultant to find out more about Pu-erh Tea or place an order.

• Moisturize your body and hands too.  Many of us moisturize our face daily, but make sure to moisturize your body too.  Apply moisturizer right after your shower to seal in the moisture, and reapply throughout the day as needed.  I like to keep hand lotion at my desk so I can reapply after I wash my hands throughout the day.

My favorite body moisturizer these days is the luxurious Chocolate Body Butter from Brown Bag Botanicals.  It’s the perfect combination of shea and cocoa butter, and it smells delicious!  It’s great for keeping chapped hands, body, and rough spots like heels and elbows hydrated, and it’s also recommended for inflammation due to eczema.  It’s also a calorie-free way to enjoy chocolate all day.  There’s even a December buy-one-get-one-free special. Check it out at:
http://www.brownbagbotanicals.com/products/chocolate-body-butter/

Stay warm and hydrated this winter. 

TALK TO US:  What’s your favorite tip to keep winter skin hydrated?  We’d love to hear from you.

Do you have any questions?  We’d love to help.  Ask a question and your answer might be in the next blog entry.